Hudson’s Detroit development signals city’s revival
The former site of the longtime Hudson’s building in downtown Detroit now has a 45-story tower and a 12-story office building, marking a major step in the city's resurgence and economic revival.
Mortgage rates hit 10-month low, helping prospective buyers
The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage has dipped, giving a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a stagnant housing market.
Investors increasing their ownership of U.S. homes
While high mortgage rates and prices have pushed traditional buyers out of the housing market, investors have taken advantage, a new report shows.
Oregon bill may limit condo defect lawsuit time frame
House Bill 3746, which would cut the construction defect lawsuit period from 10 years to seven, has sparked debate over its impact on housing and consumer protections.
Real estate firms merge, now have 6 offices around Portland
The combined operations are now comprised of six offices and more than 80 affiliated sales associates.
Gresham shopping center sells for $30.85 million
Oregon Trail Center, a 208,000-square-foot complex, has exchanged hands.
OP-ED: How the real estate industry benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act
This federal legislation went a long way toward providing tax incentives to real estate and related industries.
Metro-area technology building refinanced
A major Hillsboro data center has been refinanced with a loan from a life insurance company, JLL announced Wednesday.
Food and beverage options expanding in Beaverton
The suburb has supported its recruitment efforts with a grant program for tenant improvements that has proved "wildly successful."
Portland institution set to move into revamped space
The Portland Art Museum has agreed to lease the former Oregon Theater building on Southeast Division Street.
Equipment supplier leases space in Beaverton
Panattoni Development Co. has found a tenant to fully occupy the Bennett Business Center, the developer announced Thursday.
Office project comes to market amid uncertainty
Canvas at Press Blocks, a nine-story building, is bringing 132,500 square feet of office space to market in Portland’s Goose Hollow neighborhood amid rapidly changing economic conditions.
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- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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